Football Game Preview: Scottsdale Preparatory Academy Spartans vs. Parker Broncs + How To Watch

The Scottsdale Preparatory Academy Spartans will face off against the Parker Broncs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

As a matter of fact, Scottsdale Preparatory Academy put up the most points they have all season on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Cortez 55-6. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 41-6.

Will Ryken

Rushing Touchdowns

10/03/25 vs Madison Highland Prep	4
09/20/25 vs Holbrook	4
08/22/25 vs Chandler Prep	4
10/24/25 vs Cortez	3
09/26/25 @ Willcox	2
+ 2 more games

A big part of Scottsdale Preparatory Academy's win came down to the chemistry between Will Ryken and his top target Jackson Larson. Ryken rushed for 80 yards and three scores on only six carries while Larson rushed for 120 yards and one TD on only eight carries. Ryken is becoming a predictor of Scottsdale Preparatory Academy's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 4-2 (and 1-3 when he doesn't). George Brannan was in the mix too, providing the Spartans with one touchdown.

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 259 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cortez only rushed for 142.

Special teams played a big role in the game for Scottsdale Preparatory Academy, adding 13 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Ryken, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Parker, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They walked away with a 49-41 victory over Camp Verde on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Broncs in their matchups with the Cowboys: they've now won five in a row.

Parker's record is now 7-2. As for Scottsdale Preparatory Academy, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.

Scottsdale Preparatory Academy was taken down by Parker 43-14 when the teams last played back in September. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.